Substitute - Stellar - Grades K-5 non-aligned

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 15,052 - 18,397; Full time

Job summary

A leading public school district is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support grades K-5 at Stripling Elementary. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of the Substitute Teacher Workshop. Responsibilities include providing classroom instruction, maintaining management, and ensuring effective communication with staff and parents. Candidates should have strong skills in curriculum, collaboration, and communication. The position offers a salary of $16,725 annually and demands a commitment to professional practices.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of Substitute Teacher Workshop certification or a valid teaching certificate.
• Previous teaching or substitute experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction according to lesson plans.
• Maintain classroom management and student behavior.
• Participate in professional responsibilities.
• Ensure proper communication with parents and colleagues.
• Adhere to school and district policies.

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Child development

Effective collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a PSC approved institution

Job description

Job Summary

Substitute Teacher – Stellar – Grades K-5 Non‑Aligned (Job ID: 47968)

Location: Stripling Elementary | Standard Hours: 40 | Salary: $16,725.00 annually (minimum and maximum the same)

Date Posted: 8/29/2016 | Date Available: 09/26/2016

Qualifications

• License and Certification: Satisfactory completion of Substitute Teacher Workshop certification or possession of a valid or expired professional teaching certificate (or letter of eligibility), or completion of student teaching with Gwinnett County Public Schools required.
• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved institution. Copies of transcripts from each college or university attended required.
• Experience: Previous successful teaching experience or substitute teaching experience preferred.
• Skills: Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; child development; effective collaboration with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills; strong computer skills; knowledge of office and media equipment; ability to give and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Provide classroom instruction for the teacher of record.
   • Conduct supervised small groups of individualized classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher of record.
   • Proctor standardized tests with appropriate training.
2. Maintain classroom management for the teacher of record.
   • Conduct behavior management strategies developed by the teacher of record.
   • Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.
   • Maintain behavior conducive to learning.
   • Encourage students to develop positive self‑concepts.
   • Follow student behavior intervention plans.
   • Collect data on individual student behavior intervention plans.
3. Participate in professional responsibilities as requested by the teacher of record.
   • Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
   • Cooperate with staff and support the development of activities and goals of the school.
4. Ensure proper communication protocol is followed as designated by the teacher of record.
   • Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and other school and county level personnel.
   • Follow teacher’s guidelines with regards to communication.
5. Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.
   • Interact in a professional manner with students and parents.
   • Maintain student confidentiality.
   • Work cooperatively with all school personnel and parents.
   • Demonstrate a basic understanding of special education programs, legal requirements, and special education terminology.
6. Comply with district Board of Education policies and the administrative regulations for the state of Georgia.
   • Conduct assigned classes at the scheduled time(s).
   • Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
   • Demonstrate punctuality and flexibility.
   • Follow behavior intervention plans as requested.
   • Dress in a manner that is consistent with school policies.
   • Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files.
   • Acknowledge and follow Individual Education Plans (IEP) requirements.
7. Demonstrate professional practices in teaching.
   • Model correct use of oral and written language.
   • Follow teacher lesson plans as required by school policy.
   • Assign appropriate tasks and homework to students as determined by teacher guidelines and lesson plans.
8. Act in a professional manner.
   • Take precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
   • Assume responsibility for supervising students in out‑of‑class settings.
   • Participate in meetings, planning sessions, and other professional development opportunities as appropriate.
   • Support special education students and staff via classroom instruction, monitoring or student work, student supervision, and preparation of materials.
9. Assist with the physical needs of special education students when appropriate.
   • Assist with toileting, feeding, positioning, lifting, dressing, and other self‑help skill areas when appropriate.
   • Ensure safe travel of students within the school environment and on study trips.
   • Provide support related to ostomy care, catheterization, and/or other medically related procedures.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant fine finger dexterity. Exposure to risk of injury and/or illness; clean atmosphere. Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:44:51 PM CST.